Which has higher population, Puerto Rico or Qatar?

Puerto Rico, at 2,836 against 2,823 in Qatar as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Puerto Rico and Qatar?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Puerto Rico vs Qatar: Population

Puerto Rico

2,836

in 2030

Qatar

2,823

in 2030

Puerto Rico rank

133rd

Qatar rank

134th

Population over time

Puerto Rico
Qatar

How they compare

Puerto Rico currently reports 2,836 against 2,823 in Qatar, a difference of 13.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Puerto Rico has been ahead every year.

Puerto Rico ranks 133rd and Qatar ranks 134th of 188 countries.

Puerto Rico has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Puerto Rico	Qatar	Difference	Ahead
1990s	2,739	380.77	2,358	Puerto Rico
2000s	2,954	775.74	2,178	Puerto Rico
2010s	2,923	1,972	950.75	Puerto Rico
2020s	2,855	2,596	259	Puerto Rico
2030s	2,836	2,823	13.69	Puerto Rico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Puerto Rico or Qatar?: Puerto Rico, at 2,836 against 2,823 in Qatar as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Puerto Rico and Qatar?: 13, with Puerto Rico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Puerto Rico and Qatar?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Puerto Rico and Qatar rank globally for population?: Puerto Rico ranks 133rd and Qatar ranks 134th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.